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

    :root {
    --primary: #202d3a;
    --teal: #38a7b4;
    --light-teal: #94d8d8;
    --dark-teal: #18788e;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --light-gray: #f5f5f5;
    --dark-gray: #333333;
    }

    html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }

    body {
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    background-color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    }




    /*------------------------------------------------------------------- HEADER -------------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* ========================================
   ENHANCED NAVIGATION BAR
   ======================================== */

header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

nav {
  max-width: 80rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ========================================
   LOGO SECTION
   ======================================== */

.logo-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-section:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.logo-section img {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-section:hover img {
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.05);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.logo-text p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-section:hover .brand-name {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}

/* ========================================
   NAVIGATION LINKS
   ======================================== */

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--teal);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

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

/* ========================================
   BOOK NOW BUTTON - BOLD & PREMIUM
   Stands out while staying polished
   ======================================== */

.book-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a7b4 0%, #18788e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 8px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25),
    0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.book-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18788e 0%, #38a7b4 100%);
  border-color: rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.35),
    0 8px 24px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25);
}

.book-btn:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.book-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 8px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25),
    0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15);
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-btn {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   HAMBURGER MENU (MOBILE)
   ======================================== */

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 51;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-toggle:active {
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease;
  }

  @keyframes slideDown {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
  }

  .nav-links a {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav-links a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .book-btn {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .logo-text .brand-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

  /*------------------------------------------------------------------- END HEADER -------------------------------------------------------------------*/

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------------HERO SECTION ----------------------------------------------------------------*/
    
/* ========================================
   HERO SECTION - ULTRA PREMIUM SLIDESHOW
   Glassmorphic text container with image carousel
   ======================================== */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #202d3a;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

/* Image Slideshow Container */
.hero-slideshow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 55%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: slowZoom 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* FORCE first slide visible immediately - override everything */
.hero-slide:first-child {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

@keyframes slowZoom {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* Gradient overlay on images */
.hero-slideshow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #202d3a 0%, rgba(32, 45, 58, 0.8) 20%, rgba(32, 45, 58, 0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Content Container - Glassmorphic */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 80rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-left: 12rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

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

.hero-text {
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-left: -13.5rem;
  padding: 4rem 4.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(32, 45, 58, 0.9) 0%, rgba(26, 37, 48, 0.85) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.section-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #18788e;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s forwards;
}

.hero-text h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.7s forwards;
}

.hero-text p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.9s forwards;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1.1s forwards;
}

/* Stats */
.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.2);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1.3s forwards;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94d8d8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/*------------------------------ HOME PAGE about Eric preview for PHOTO ---------------------------------------------------------*/


.portrait-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    perspective: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(80px) scale(0.95);
    transition: opacity 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.portrait-container.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01),
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 40px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: box-shadow 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                border-color 0.6s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.portrait-container.visible .portrait-frame {
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02),
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 60px 160px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.portrait-frame:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(74, 144, 226, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 0 1px rgba(74, 144, 226, 0.1),
        0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
        0 80px 200px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 60px rgba(74, 144, 226, 0.15),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.portrait-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: 
        contrast(1.08) 
        saturate(0.95) 
        brightness(1.02)
        grayscale(0.05);
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering: crisp-edges;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: transform 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                filter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portrait-container.visible .portrait-frame img {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.portrait-frame:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: 
        contrast(1.12) 
        saturate(1.05) 
        brightness(1.05)
        grayscale(0);
}

.portrait-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(74, 144, 226, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.portrait-frame:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.portrait-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(74, 144, 226, 0.2) 0%,
        transparent 30%,
        transparent 70%,
        rgba(138, 43, 226, 0.2) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.portrait-frame:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.portrait-scanline {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        0deg,
        transparent 0px,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.005) 1px,
        transparent 2px
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

@keyframes frameReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.96) translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes imageReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(1.05);
        filter: 
            contrast(1.08) 
            saturate(0.95) 
            brightness(1.02)
            grayscale(0.05)
            blur(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: 
            contrast(1.08) 
            saturate(0.95) 
            brightness(1.02)
            grayscale(0.05)
            blur(0px);
    }
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes edgeGlow {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 0.4; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .portrait-container {
        max-width: 350px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-slideshow {
    width: 50%;
  }
  
  .hero-text {
    padding: 3.5rem 3.5rem;
    max-width: 36rem;
    margin-left: -3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  
  .hero-slideshow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    top: 0;
  }
  
  .hero-slideshow::before {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, transparent 70%, rgba(32, 45, 58, 0.6) 90%, #202d3a 100%);
  }
  
  .hero-text {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 50vh;
    background: rgba(32, 45, 58, 0);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-grid {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .about-grid > div:first-child {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .about-grid > div:first-child > div[style*="margin-top"] {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .about-grid > div:first-child .cta-primary {
    display: block !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    width: fit-content !important;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .section-label {
    color: #b4ecec !important; /* Even brighter/lighter teal */
    text-shadow: 
      0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1),
      0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
      0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CTA BUTTONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
   /* ========================================
   CTA BUTTONS - CINEMATIC 8K QUALITY
   Emotional, refined, impossible to ignore
   ======================================== */

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.cta-primary, 
.cta-secondary {
  padding: 1.15rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: fit-content;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* PRIMARY BUTTON - Bold & Commanding */
.cta-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a7b4 0%, #18788e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.3),
    0 8px 32px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.cta-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.cta-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18788e 0%, #38a7b4 100%);
  border-color: rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 6px 24px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4),
    0 12px 48px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.3),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.cta-primary:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cta-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* SECONDARY BUTTON - Refined & Elegant */
.cta-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.08) 0%, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.06) 100%);
  color: #38a7b4;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 8px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cta-secondary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.12) 0%, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.1) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.cta-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15) 0%, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.12) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.5);
  color: #18788e;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25),
    0 8px 32px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.cta-secondary:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cta-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Arrow animation on hover */
.cta-primary:hover > *:last-child,
.cta-secondary:hover > *:last-child {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-ctas {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-primary, 
  .cta-secondary {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

    /*--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END CTA BUTTONS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

    .hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.3);
    }

    .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.875rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--light-teal);
    }

    .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #d1d5db;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
    
    .hero-text p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    }

    /* SECTIONS */
    section {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-light {
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    }

    .section-dark {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    }

    .container {
    max-width: 80rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-dark .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
    }

    .section-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    max-width: 42rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .section-dark .section-description {
    color: #d1d5db;
    }

    /*-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARDS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
    
  /* ========================================
   CARD SYSTEM - GLASSMORPHIC QUALITY
   Content appears through frosted glass
   ======================================== */

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 0%, 
    rgba(250, 251, 252, 0.65) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 32px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.1),
    0 20px 60px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Teal accent bar - always visible */
.card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 15%;
  bottom: 15%;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #38a7b4 0%, #94d8d8 100%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.5);
}

.card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  width: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.7);
}

/* Ambient glow on hover */
.card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Icon */
.card-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: block;
  color: #38a7b4;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25));
}

.card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-8px);
  color: #18788e;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4));
}

/* Title */
.card-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #202d3a;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.card:hover .card-title {
  color: #18788e;
}

/* Description */
.card-description {
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.008em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.card:hover .card-description {
  color: #1f2937;
}

/* Dramatic lift */
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, 
    rgba(250, 251, 252, 0.75) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 48px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.15),
    0 28px 80px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.card:active {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0;
  }
  
  .card {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }
  
  .card-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  
  .card-description {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .card-grid {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

    /*---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END CARDS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
    /* ABOUT SECTION */
    .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
    }

    .about-text h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .about-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--teal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-text p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    }

    .expertise-list {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    }

    .expertise-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .expertise-check {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .expertise-text p {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    }

    .expertise-text small {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    }

    .about-image {
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-teal), var(--teal));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 4rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .about-text h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .about-image {
        height: 300px;
    }
    }

    /* STEPS */
    .steps-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 52rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    }

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

    .step-number {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--white);
    background-color: var(--teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .step-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .step-content p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.6;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .step {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .step-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    }

    /*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  FAQ  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- */
    
/* ========================================
   FAQ PAGE - SCATTERED THOUGHT BUBBLES
   More scattered like homepage
   ======================================== */

@keyframes faqFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}

@keyframes faqFloatAlt {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 75rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5vw;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.faq-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 100%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03),
    0 12px 40px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.1),
    0 24px 80px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  max-width: 750px;
}

.faq-item.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Scattered positioning - DESKTOP ONLY */
@media (min-width: 1367px) {
  .faq-item:nth-child(odd) {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 25%;
    animation: faqFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  .faq-item:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: 25%;
    margin-right: 0;
    animation: faqFloatAlt 8s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
  }

  .faq-item:nth-child(3n) {
    margin-left: 18%;
    margin-right: 12%;
  }

  .faq-item:nth-child(4n) {
    margin-left: 8%;
    margin-right: 20%;
  }

  .faq-item:nth-child(5n) {
    margin-left: 15%;
    margin-right: 15%;
  }
}

.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: 
    0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 18px 56px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.14),
    0 32px 100px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.22);
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-8px);
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Thought bubble tails */
.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  left: 15%;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 12px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.12);
}

.faq-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -32px;
  left: 10%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 8px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.1);
}

.faq-item:nth-child(even)::before {
  left: auto;
  right: 15%;
}

.faq-item:nth-child(even)::after {
  left: auto;
  right: 10%;
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #202d3a;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item h3::before {
  display: none;
}

.faq-item p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  padding-left: 0;
}

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

.faq-item p strong {
  color: #202d3a;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-item ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.faq-item ul li {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.faq-item ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.7em;
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a7b4, #94d8d8);
}

.faq-item ul li strong {
  color: #202d3a;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Staggered entrance */
.faq-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.faq-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.faq-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.faq-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.faq-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.faq-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }




/* MOBILE - All centered, no scatter */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 1rem !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .faq-item {
    margin: 2rem auto !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 2rem) !important;
    width: calc(100% - 2rem) !important;
    animation: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }

  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 1rem !important;
  }

  .faq-item {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem !important;
    margin: 2rem auto !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 2rem) !important;
    width: calc(100% - 2rem) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .faq-item::before {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    bottom: -14px;
  }

  .faq-item::after {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    bottom: -26px;
  }

  .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-item ul li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* EXTRA SMALL PHONES */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .faq-item {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 1.5rem) !important;
    width: calc(100% - 1.5rem) !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-item ul li {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
}

/* ULTRA NARROW - FORCE TALLER */
@media (max-width: 350px) {
  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .faq-item {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 1rem) !important;
    width: calc(100% - 1rem) !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 0.85rem !important;
    margin: 2.5rem auto !important;
  }
  
  .faq-item h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-item p {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
  
  .faq-item ul li {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
}

    /*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  END FAQ  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- */

    /*------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTACT SECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------*/
   
/* ========================================
   CONTACT PAGE - ULTRA PREMIUM 8K QUALITY
   $45K website aesthetic
   ======================================== */

/* Match the header background perfectly */
.section-dark {
  background-color: #202d3a;
  padding: 10rem 1.5rem 12rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle atmospheric elements */
.section-dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(100px);
}

.section-dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.03) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(90px);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48% 52%;
  gap: 8rem;
  max-width: 82rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* LEFT SIDE - ULTRA REFINED CONTACT INFO */
.contact-info {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.contact-info h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 200;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-info > p {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-items > div {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  animation: slideInLeft 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.contact-items > div:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.contact-items > div:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.contact-items > div:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.contact-items > div:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.contact-items > div:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.contact-items > div::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.6rem;
  width: 2px;
  height: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #38a7b4 0%, #94d8d8 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4);
}

.contact-item-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94d8d8;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: block;
}

.contact-item-value {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.contact-item-value:hover {
  color: #94d8d8;
  transform: translateX(6px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.3);
}

.location-item {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.location-item p {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.location-item strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Book on Jane App CTA - Subtle but noticeable */
.contact-items > div:last-child {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.15);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.contact-items > div:last-child a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #94d8d8;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.08) 0%, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15);
}

.contact-items > div:last-child a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.15) 0%, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.12) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE - ULTRA PREMIUM FLOATING FORM */
.form-section {
  padding: 4rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.form-section:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
    0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
    0 32px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Subtle glow effect */
.form-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.2) 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.form-section:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.form-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-input, 
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  color: #202d3a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.15);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.form-input:focus, 
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #94d8d8;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 0 4px rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.12),
    0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15),
    0 8px 32px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.form-input::placeholder, 
.form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: #999;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
  font-family: inherit;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a7b4 0%, #18788e 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.35),
    0 8px 32px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.form-submit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 24px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.45),
    0 16px 48px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.3);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18788e 0%, #38a7b4 100%);
}

.form-submit:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.form-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-security {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* SUCCESS MESSAGE */
.form-success {
  padding: 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a7b4 0%, #94d8d8 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4);
  animation: successSlide 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes successSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px) scale(0.9);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
  }

  .contact-info {
    padding: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-dark {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 8rem;
  }

  .contact-info h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .contact-info > p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .contact-items {
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .contact-item-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .form-section {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .form-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/*------------------------------------------------------------------------------------END  CONTACT SECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------*/

    /* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------FOOTER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------*/


    /* ========================================
   ENHANCED FOOTER SECTION
   ======================================== */

footer {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.footer-content {
  max-width: 80rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ========================================
   FOOTER GRID LAYOUT
   ======================================== */

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

/* ========================================
   BRAND SECTION
   ======================================== */

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.footer-brand-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========================================
   FOOTER COLUMNS
   ======================================== */

.footer-column h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-column h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--teal);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-column:hover h4::after {
  width: 50px;
}

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

.footer-column li {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-column a {
  color: #4b5563;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-column a::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: -20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.footer-column a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.footer-column a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 0;
}

/* Contact Column Special Styling */
.footer-column .footer-tagline {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #374151;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ========================================
   FOOTER BOTTOM SECTION
   ======================================== */

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-bottom p:first-child {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #4b5563;
}

.footer-bottom p:last-child {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.1), rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.1));
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-teal);
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  footer {
    padding: 3rem 1rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-column h4::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .footer-column:hover h4::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .footer-column a::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-column a:hover {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .footer-brand-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .footer-column h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom p:last-child {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  }
}

    /*--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICES BODY SECTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* ========================================
   PT SERVICES - 8K POLISH REDESIGN
   Ultra-refined, buttery smooth
   ======================================== */

.pt-services-section {
  padding: 10rem 0 12rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fafbfc 0%, #ffffff 40%, #fafbfc 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pt-services-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: -15%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.pt-services-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

.pt-services-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12rem;
  max-width: 85rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5vw;
}

.pt-service-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48% 52%;
  gap: 7rem;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(50px);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.pt-service-card.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Alternating layout */
.pt-service-card:nth-child(even) {
  grid-template-columns: 52% 48%;
}

.pt-service-card:nth-child(even) .pt-service-image {
  order: 2;
}

.pt-service-card:nth-child(even) .pt-service-content {
  order: 1;
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 4rem;
}

/* IMAGE - Ultra refined with depth */
.pt-service-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d0d0d 0%, #1a1a1a 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 2px solid;
  border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #18788e 0%, #38a7b4 50%, #94d8d8 100%) 1;
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
    0 40px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.pt-service-card.in-view .pt-service-image {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Subtle atmospheric overlay */
.pt-service-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pt-service-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Hover effects */
.pt-service-card:hover .pt-service-image {
  transform: scale(1.01);
  border-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a7b4 0%, #94d8d8 50%, #38a7b4 100%) 1;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 60px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.3),
    0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
    0 60px 160px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* When real images are added */
.pt-service-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: 
    contrast(1.08) 
    saturate(0.95) 
    brightness(1.02)
    grayscale(0.05);
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  transition: filter 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pt-service-card:hover .pt-service-image img {
  filter: 
    contrast(1.12) 
    saturate(1.02) 
    brightness(1.05)
    grayscale(0);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Scanline effect for ultra-polish */
.pt-service-image-scanline {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    transparent 0px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.003) 1px,
    transparent 2px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  opacity: 0.2;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* CONTENT AREA */
.pt-service-content {
  padding: 0;
  padding-left: 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pt-service-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #202d3a;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.pt-service-card.in-view .pt-service-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.pt-service-title-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75em;
  color: #38a7b4;
  margin-right: 0.4em;
  font-style: normal;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.6) rotate(-30deg);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.pt-service-card.in-view .pt-service-title-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
}

.pt-service-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin: 0 0 3rem 0;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.008em;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.pt-service-card.in-view .pt-service-description {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* LIST - Ultra smooth staggered reveal */
.pt-service-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.pt-service-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #374151;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-35px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pt-service-card.in-view .pt-service-list li {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.pt-service-list li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.pt-service-list li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.pt-service-list li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.pt-service-list li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }
.pt-service-list li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.8s; }

/* Refined gradient dash */
.pt-service-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.72em;
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a7b4 0%, #94d8d8 100%);
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pt-service-card.in-view .pt-service-list li::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transition-delay: inherit;
}

.pt-service-list li:hover {
  color: #18788e;
  padding-left: 2.8rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pt-service-list li:hover::before {
  width: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #18788e 0%, #38a7b4 100%);
}

/* Staggered card entrance */
.pt-service-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.pt-service-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.pt-service-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.pt-service-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.pt-service-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.pt-service-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .pt-services-grid {
    gap: 9rem;
  }

  .pt-service-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
  
  .pt-service-card:nth-child(even) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .pt-service-card:nth-child(even) .pt-service-image,
  .pt-service-card:nth-child(even) .pt-service-content {
    order: unset;
  }

  .pt-service-card:nth-child(even) .pt-service-content {
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  
  .pt-service-image {
    height: 420px;
    font-size: 5rem;
  }

  .pt-service-content {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pt-services-section {
    padding: 6rem 0 8rem;
  }
  
  .pt-services-grid {
    gap: 7rem;
    padding: 0 6vw;
  }
  
  .pt-service-image {
    height: 340px;
    font-size: 4rem;
  }
  
  .pt-service-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .pt-service-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .pt-service-list {
    gap: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .pt-service-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- END SERVICES BODY SECTION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */


/*------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOBILE ONLY FEATURES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

    /* ========================================
       SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON - MOBILE ONLY
       Smooth, premium interaction
       ======================================== */

    .scroll-to-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 2rem;
      right: 2rem;
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a7b4 0%, #18788e 100%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 100;
      box-shadow: 
        0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4),
        0 8px 32px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25);
      border: 2px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.3);
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.8) translateY(20px);
    }

    .scroll-to-top.visible {
      display: flex;
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }

    .scroll-to-top::before {
      content: '↑';
      font-size: 1.75rem;
      font-weight: bold;
      color: #ffffff;
      line-height: 1;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .scroll-to-top:active {
      transform: scale(0.92) translateY(0);
      box-shadow: 
        0 2px 8px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.3),
        0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.2);
    }

    .scroll-to-top:active::before {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    /* Pulse animation when first appears */
    @keyframes scrollBtnPulse {
      0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 
          0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4),
          0 8px 32px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25);
      }
      50% {
        box-shadow: 
          0 4px 16px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.6),
          0 8px 32px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4),
          0 0 0 8px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.15);
      }
    }

    .scroll-to-top.visible {
      animation: scrollBtnPulse 2s ease-in-out 3;
    }

    /* Only show on mobile/tablet */
    @media (min-width: 769px) {
      .scroll-to-top {
        display: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* ========================================
       MOBILE TAP FEEDBACK - ENHANCED UX
       Adds subtle haptic-style feedback
       ======================================== */

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      /* Reduce tap delay for all interactive elements */
      a, button, .card, .faq-item, .cta-primary, .cta-secondary, .book-btn {
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.2);
        touch-action: manipulation;
      }

      /* Enhanced active states for better mobile feedback */
      .nav-links a:active,
      .book-btn:active,
      .cta-primary:active,
      .cta-secondary:active {
        transform: scale(0.97);
        transition: transform 0.1s ease;
      }

      .card:active {
        transform: translateY(-10px) scale(0.98);
      }

      /* Smooth scroll behavior */
      html {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      }
    }


    /*------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IPAD MOBILE breakponts FIX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

    /* ========================================
   IPAD FIX - Force mobile layout on tablets
   ======================================== */

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1366px) {
  /* Navigation */
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  
  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  /* Hero Section */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .hero-slideshow {
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-text {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 50vh;
  }
  
  /* FAQ - center everything */
  .faq-item {
    margin: 2rem auto !important;
    max-width: 750px !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  
  /* Services */
  .pt-service-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .pt-service-card:nth-child(even) .pt-service-image,
  .pt-service-card:nth-child(even) .pt-service-content {
    order: unset !important;
  }
  
  /* Contact */
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   IPAD LANDSCAPE FIX - Adjust hero layout
   ======================================== */

@media (min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1366px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .hero-slideshow {
    width: 55% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    padding-left: 3rem !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
  
  .hero-text {
    max-width: 500px !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    padding: 3rem 3rem !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(32, 45, 58, 0.9) 0%, rgba(26, 37, 48, 0.85) 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 216, 216, 0.15) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }
  
  .hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   ABSOLUTE NUCLEAR PHONE FIX
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  * {
    overflow-x: visible !important;
  }
  
  html {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
  }
  
  body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  
  section {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  .faq-container {
    padding: 0 0.5rem !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .faq-item {
    margin: 2rem 0.5rem !important;
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
  }
  
  .faq-item::before,
  .faq-item::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
}



/* Try to add bubble tails back - mobile safe version */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible !important;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem !important; /* Extra space for tails */
  }

  .faq-item::before {
    display: block !important;
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -18px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 
      0 4px 12px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.1),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.12);
  }

  .faq-item::after {
    display: block !important;
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -32px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 
      0 2px 8px rgba(24, 120, 142, 0.08),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.1);
  }
}

/* Add subtle floating back on mobile - safe version */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-item.in-view {
    animation: gentleFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite !important;
  }

  @keyframes gentleFloat {
    0%, 100% { 
      transform: translateY(0px); 
    }
    50% { 
      transform: translateY(-8px); 
    }
  }
  
  .faq-item:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stats {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .expertise-list {
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .expertise-item {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Mobile nav spacing fix - Simple & clean */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  nav {
    padding: 1rem;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
  
  .menu-toggle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .book-btn {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .logo-text .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.75rem !important; /* Bigger */
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
    min-width: 48px;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ========================================
   READING PROGRESS BAR - BOLD & PREMIUM
   ======================================== */

.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 4px; /* Thicker */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38a7b4 0%, #94d8d8 50%, #38a7b4 100%);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.8),
    0 0 40px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.4),
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ========================================
   IPAD SERVICES IMAGE FIX - Maintain square aspect
   ======================================== */

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1366px) {
  .pt-service-image {
    height: 400px !important;
    width: 400px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }
  
  .pt-service-image img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }
  
  .pt-service-card {
    gap: 3rem !important;
  }
}

/* ========================================
   CONTACT PAGE LOCATION BOXES - MOBILE FIX
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Stack the location boxes vertically on mobile */
  section > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"] {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  
  /* Make each box fit properly */
  section > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"] > div {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  
  /* Adjust heading size */
  section > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"] h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  
  /* Fix list items */
  section > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"] ul {
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }
  
  section > .container > div[style*="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr"] ul li {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------================================
   CINEMATIC BLOG GRID
================================ */

/* ======================================================
   BLOG GRID LAYOUT
====================================================== */

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ======================================================
   BLOG CARD
====================================================== */

.blog-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* ======================================================
   IMAGE — LOCKED 16:9 RATIO
====================================================== */

.blog-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f3f4f6;
}

.blog-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain; /* Changed from cover to contain */
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  background: #f3f4f6; /* Shows gray background if image doesn't fill */
}

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

/* ======================================================
   CARD CONTENT
====================================================== */

.blog-card-content {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #38a7b4;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #202d3a;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ======================================================
   READ ARTICLE BUTTON — PREMIUM STYLE
====================================================== */

.blog-card-link {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38a7b4, #2e8e99);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.25);
}

.blog-card-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(56, 167, 180, 0.35);
}

/* ======================================================
   BLOG ARTICLE PAGE FIX (NO MORE BLANK LOOK)
====================================================== */

.blog-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 1rem 0;
}

.blog-content p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  color: #374151;
}

.blog-content h2,
.blog-content h3 {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #202d3a;
}

.blog-content img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Back to blog button styling on article page */

article a[href="/blog/"] {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #202d3a;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

article a[href="/blog/"]:hover {
  background: #111827;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ======================================================
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATION
====================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .card-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .blog-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .blog-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 0;
  }

  .blog-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

}





/* ======================= */
/* Blog Modal Styling       */
/* ======================= */

.blog-modal {
    display: none; /* hidden by default */
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 1000;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 2rem;
}

.blog-modal-content {
    background-color: #fff;
    margin: 5% auto;
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    animation: slideDown 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; /* subtle premium border */
}

/* Slide-down animation */
@keyframes slideDown {
    from { transform: translateY(-50px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Close button */
.blog-modal-close {
    color: #38a7b4;
    float: right;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-modal-close:hover {
    color: #202d3a;
}

/* Modal body */
.blog-modal-body {
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
}

/* Title at top of modal */
.blog-modal-body h1.modal-title {
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #202d3a;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

/* Paragraphs and text */
.blog-modal-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-modal-body a {
    color: #38a7b4;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-modal-body a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Optional top image */
.blog-modal-body img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-modal-content {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
        margin: 8% auto;
    }

    .blog-modal-close {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .blog-modal-body h1.modal-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}